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February 14- MS Dance- 7:00 PM

Feb 17, Class D Tournament- Augusta Civic Center- 11:30 AM

Feb 27, Jump Rope for Heart

Feb 28, Outing Club Trip

The groundhog was right so far, winter is holding on and this coming storm looks like it may be biggest of the season. As I walked around today making my daily visits, students in the lower grades were sharing their "Friendship" activities in anticipation of the coming storm and changing schedules. Each week as I help write the newsletter it amazes me how quickly the school year seems to be passing. The students continue to work hard on their academics and we strive to encourage the best from them. I am proud of all of the students and the growth I have seen this year, both academically and behaviorally. Please continue the efforts at home to support your child's education. Our winter sports are winding down, with only a few events left. The

Rangeley MS Ski Team has one more meet at Kents Hill this Saturday. The Lady Lakers Basketball team will begin tournament play at the Augusta Civic Center on Monday, February 17th @ 11:30am vs Valley. A full tournament schedule can be found under the fan section of the MPA website (www.mpa.cc). Congratulations to the Laker middle school basketball teams for their Championship victories in the NFCL. I hope that everyone enjoys the upcoming vacation and that the students and staff get a chance to recharge their batteries for the weeks ahead. Take the time to speak with your child about what he or she is learning in school and how they can apply that knowledge outside the school walls. Mr. Brown, K-8 Principal/Athletic

News From the Desk:

LAKER TIMES-K-12 NEWS“THROUGH EDUCATION, WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO CHANGE AND IMPROVE THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE. BY TOUCHING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS, OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS MAKE THE FUTURE

BRIGHTER FOR ALL OF US.” -- TONY KNOWLES

RANGELEY LAKES REGIONAL SCHOOL/FEBRUARY 14, 2014

FROM MRS. PRATT:

Wow..where is this year going...February

vacation already! I hope to see you attending the Basketball Tournament on

Monday at 11:30 at the Augusta Civic Center.

As we enter vacation, I hope all of you get to enjoy some fresh snow and outdoor

activity. I expect I will spend a bit of time this week getting some fresh air in the outdoors

myself as my family prepares to tap Maple

trees. It is a sure sign that spring is coming soon.

Grades are in for the second quarter and we

have honor roll done. Certificates will be

presented at the February Student of the Month Assembly..

I again encourage parents to access Infinite Campus for information about their

child’s grades and assignments. If you need support from technology, please contact the

school and speak with Lynn Richards Pollock.

The budget process is unfolding in the next

weeks. The timeline for starting is the first Board meeting in February on the 11th. I

look forward to these discussions and presentations and hope interested citizens

will join us for any meetings they can.

During the week after vacation, we will take a trip to Foster Career Technical Center.

I hope all sophomores go on this trip to see the vast variety of programs being offered.

These include: Bio-Technology, Agriculture,

Building Construction, Computer Aided Design, Alternative Energy, Firefighting, Composites, Automotives, Digital Media, Nursing Assist.,

Forestry, Welding, Plumbing, Early Childhood and

more.

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FROM THE CAFETERIA:Mon: 2/24:Breakfast: Ultimate Breakfast Bars

Lunch: Meatball Hoggies, French Fries, Fruit

Tues: 2/25: Breakfast: Blueberry Muffins

Lunch: Shepards Pie, French Bread, Fruit

Wed: 2/26: Breakfast: French Toast

Lunch: Grilled Cheese, Beef Soup, Fruit

Thur: 2/27: Breakfast: Blueberry Pancakes

Lunch: Roast Beef, Potatoes, Veggies, Fruit

Fri: 2/28: Breakfast: Egg, Sausage, Cheese Muffin

Lunch: Pizza, Choc. chip bars

*Salad Bar available daily. Menu subject to change!

PTA NEWS! *Thank  you  to  everyone  who  helped  make  all  of  our  holiday  ac6vi6es  a  huge  success.

CHECK  OUT  THE  NEW  LINK  ON  THE  DISTRICT  WEBSITE  FOR  RLRS  PTA.

MEMBERSHIP  INFORMATION  IS  ON  THE  WEBSITE.

February  Family  Fun  Night  –  ska5ng  on  Haley  Pond  –  February  15th  from  5-­‐7  PM.  Come  join  us  for  a  fun  family  night!!

We  are  now  looking  for  dona5ons  for  our  silent  auc5on  in  March  at  Moose  Alley.  This  was  an  overwhelming  success  last  year  and  we  would  love  

to  con5nue  that  this  year!!  Please  contact  Beth  Eastlack  if  you  would  like  to  contribute.  Past  items  included:  hand  made  items,  gourmet  food,  giN  cer5ficates,  liN  5ckets,  rentals  and  even  a  karaoke  machine!

Think  outside  the  box!!

Check  out  the  new  link  on  the  district  web  site  for  the  PTA.  Membership  informa5on  is  on  the  site  if  you  would  like  to  get  involved!

Tuesdays  are  PTA  pizza  night  at  Oquossoc  Grocery!  $1  of  every  pizza  purchase  goes  to  the  PTA!

LOST AND FOUND!Please  check  the  lost  and  found  located  in  the  hallway  outside  Nurse  Savage’s  office.  

JANUARY Student of the

Month!

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized by their grade levels as the JANUARY Student-of-the-Month!

Brayden Thompson-1st Grade

Eva Spear- 2nd grade

Lily Lavallee – 4th grade

Cameron Dresser- 5th grade

Brian Williamson- 6th grade

Victoria Latarte- 12th grade

Michael Haley- 12th grade

Grade 5 News

February Celebration Days

Feb. 14 Valentine’s DayFeb. 15 Susan B. Anthony’s BirthdayFeb. 17 President’s DayFeb. 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day

Feb. 20 Cherry Pie Day

Feb. 22 Be Humble Day

Feb. 26 National Pistachio Day - it's a nutty day!

Feb. 27 Polar Bear Day

Feb. 28 National Tooth Fairy Day

‘Rangeley Has Talent’ ShowThe RLRS MS/HS Choir will be hosting a talent show, Rangeley Has Talent, on FRIDAY, March 14th at 6:00 pm at the Lakeside Theater.Do you have a talent that you would like to share? Can you sing, dance, juggle, play an instrument, perform a magic trick, recite a poem, or perform another entertaining form of talent? Any solo or group that is interested in participating in the show, please contact Erin Smith at 207-864-3311 ext. 131, 670-5153, or esmith@rangeleyschool.org. Thanks!Mrs Smith

Congratulations to Sophie Chu-O'Neil, Natalie Brooks, Valerie Roy-Lessard and Owen Sinclair for representing Rangeley at the Kennebec Valley Music Festival that was held on January 31 and February 1. Students auditioned back in October, and scored high enough to be chosen to participate in the 80 voice chorus. The concert was spectacular and all the students worked very hard in preparation.

North Franklin County League ChampionsRangeley Lakers Middle School Teams!CONGRATULATIONS!

Great Artists

On Friday, January 31st the Scholastic Art and Writing Regional key winners were announced for the Northeast region. In the writing division, honorable mentions were given to Rachael Weaver, Maddison Egan, Tyler Crosby, Lily Ray and Haley Morrill. Silver key awards were given to Brianna Hall and Shannon Walstrom. In the Art division, honorable mentions were given to Seve Deery-Deraps, Jake Farmer and Allison Steward. Silver key award winners were, Brianna Hall, Jake Farmer, and Rachael Weaver. Gold key awards were given to Rachael Weaver and 2 were given to Jake Farmer. Lastly, Brianna Hall's Art and Graphics portfolios received gold medals. This is a huge honor as generally only one portfolio from the state of Maine is selected as the gold portfolio winner. All gold key winning work will now travel on to New York City where it will compete with work from across the country for national recognition. If chosen at the national level, winners will be invited to the awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall to receive their medals and to view their work on display at the Scholastic headquarters in Manhattan.

February 10-14 SPIRIT WEEK

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